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Menasha School District to host 5 home Football Games at Lawrence University’s Banta Bowl
When news spread that a tornado had torn through the Fox Cities on July 27, the community was left shaken from the devastation. Miraculously, no fatalities were reported, though dozens of…
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Boynton Festival, Saturday, August 22, 2026 Registration now open!
Join us for a one-of-a-kind day inspired by Björklunden’s renowned seminar experience—where curiosity leads and everyone has a place in the conversation. Events are free; lunch options available for a…
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Choosing Joy: Student speaker Megan Eisenstein’s journey of self-discovery
Megan Eisenstein ’26 is a government major with minors in dance and statistics and data science.
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Two Lawrence University music faculty win GRAMMY award
Lawrence University’s Michael Clayville and Erin Lesser, members of the acclaimed band, Alarm Will Sound, won Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
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Lawrence University Launches Commuter Student Program
A fresh snowfall welcomes students on their walk through campus.
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From podcast to escape rooms, final exams at Lawrence can get creative
Read More: From podcast to escape rooms, final exams at Lawrence can get creativeStudents work to solve an escape room set up in the Mudd Library during spring term finals. For Lavanya Murali, the teaching approach was all about experiential learning.
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Manhattan Project, health physics wrapped into legacy of Elda Anderson
Read More: Manhattan Project, health physics wrapped into legacy of Elda AndersonA coffee mug featuring the image of Elda Anderson is a mainstay in the office of physics professor Megan Pickett. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Lawrence celebrates Class of 2019: “Don’t let fear of failure kill your joy”
Read More: Lawrence celebrates Class of 2019: “Don’t let fear of failure kill your joy”Well done, Lawrence University Class of 2019. More than 330 graduates received their diplomas Sunday morning in a Commencement ceremony on the Main Hall green. Faculty Marshal Kathy Privatt led the march across College Avenue for an outdoor ceremony replete with pomp, circumstance and tradition, along with a colorful assortment of umbrellas and rain gear.…
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Theatre professor Troy to spend year in Ireland on Fulbright fellowship
Read More: Theatre professor Troy to spend year in Ireland on Fulbright fellowshipTimothy X. Troy stands back stage in Lawrence’s Stansbury Theater. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Deep connections: Lawrence, Mile of Music in sync from the start
Read More: Deep connections: Lawrence, Mile of Music in sync from the startLeila Ramagopal Pertl, a music education instructor at Lawrence University, has been the leader of Mile of Music’s Music Education Team from the start.
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A helpful guide to Reunion Weekend: Reconnecting and so much more
Read More: A helpful guide to Reunion Weekend: Reconnecting and so much moreWelcome home, Lawrentians. We’re talking to you, alumni — in particular those of you who have signed up for Lawrence University’s 2019 Reunion Weekend. Nearly 800 of you will be back on campus this weekend, retracing old memories, reconnecting with friends and mentors and embracing new experiences. We have drafted a helpful guide to hopefully…
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Music, food, games enjoyed during annual LUaroo festival
Read More: Music, food, games enjoyed during annual LUaroo festivalLUaroo, a spring tradition at Lawrence University, was held over the Memorial Day weekend, providing two days of live music, food and games. With a compilation of performances from both Lawrence students and off-campus artists on Saturday and Sunday, the annual music festival had something for everyone. It’s a welcome break as spring term comes to a close…
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2 Minutes With … Kelsi Bryant: New LUCC president embraces the challenge
Read More: 2 Minutes With … Kelsi Bryant: New LUCC president embraces the challengeKelsi Bryant ’22 was elected president of the Lawrence University Community Council. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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New International Relations major puts added focus on global diplomacy
Read More: New International Relations major puts added focus on global diplomacyJason Brozek and Ameya Balsekar led a traveling classroom trip to Hong Kong in 2018.
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Maggie McGlenn earns 2022 Watson, will study elements of fashion, sustainability
Read More: Maggie McGlenn earns 2022 Watson, will study elements of fashion, sustainabilityMaggie McGlenn has worked in Lawrence’s theatre costume shop throughout her four years on campus. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
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Henry Parks: Keeping Busy with Tuba Performance
Read More: Henry Parks: Keeping Busy with Tuba PerformanceHenry Parks ’22 originally found Lawrence by looking for highly regarded professors, and quickly noticed the tuba/euphonium professor, Marty Erickson. After having a lesson, it wasn’t long before Henry decided to apply. Coming into college, Henry knew his strengths lay in ecology and music, however he was unsure of where to take this in the…
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Eli Ferrell’s journey of compassion: From D.C. internship to sustainability on campus
Read More: Eli Ferrell’s journey of compassion: From D.C. internship to sustainability on campusEli Ferrell returned to the Lawrence campus after spending the fall in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Danny Damiani)
